Mysuru: It was a joyful occasion at the Mysore Palace premises here yesterday with the celebration of the first year birthday of Aadyaveer Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the son of Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and Trishika Kumari Wadiyar. Elderly women performed ‘Aarati’ to Aadyaveer in the presence of Yaduveer, Trishika and Pramoda Devi Wadiyar. Yaduveer on his…
Sahityotsava has inspired me to indulge in further creations: Says Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
January 21, 2019Mysuru: “I don’t think protest literature or literature of protest (refers to works that address to real socio-political issues and express objection against them) can usher in a change in the society and I don’t have faith in that sort of literature,” said Saraswati Samman Awardee Dr. Santeshivara Lingannaiah (S.L.) Bhyrappa. He added that protest…
‘Literature is not read to find answers to problems faced by society’
January 21, 2019Mysuru: Saraswati Samman Awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa said that if beef is banned, then the consumption of other meats must also be prohibited. “No animal must be treated in a cruel manner,” he added. At the valedictory of S.L. Bhyrappa Sahityotsava, Dr. Bhyrappa said that concepts of vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism were derived from Jainism through…
All borewells need to be registered soon
January 21, 2019Mysuru: A public awareness workshop on conservation, maintenance and quality control of Groundwater was organised jointly by Ground Water Directorate (GWD) and District Ground Water Office (DGWO) at Abdul Nazeer Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD) here this morning. About 100 officers of various Departments and members of various organisations participated in the workshop….
Chinnara Chilume: Children’s theatre fest begins
January 21, 2019Mysuru: The four-day ‘Chinnara Chilume’, children’s theatre festival, began at the Mini Theatre (Kiru Rangamandira) in Kalamandira premises here this morning. The event is organised by Kannada and Culture Department in association with Janamana Samskrutika Sanghatane and Nele-Hinnele. Speaking after inaugurating the festival, veteran theatre personality Rameshwari Verma stressed on the need for having drama…
Siddharamaiah must be credited for organising Kuruba community
January 21, 2019Mysuru: Former Minister H.M. Revanna has said that former CM Siddharamaiah should be credited for organising Kuruba community by celebrating Kanakadasa Jayanti at every nook and corner of the State. He was speaking after inaugurating the 531st Kanakadasa Jayanti celebrations organised by Kanaka Shakthi Mahila Kshemabhivrudhi Sangha at Kaginele Shakha Mutt premises in Siddarthanagar here…
Cricketer N.C. Aiyappa ties knot with actress Anusha Poovamma
January 21, 2019Virajpet: Karnataka cricketer and Bigg Boss Kannada Season-3 contestant Neravanda Chetticha Aiyappa, aka N.C. Aiyappa, got hitched to actress Anusha (Anu) Poovamma yesterday. The couple had a typical ‘Kodava’ wedding at Kodava Samaja in the town. Anusha Poovamma is a well- known actress, who has acted in some Kannada movies. She is currently seen playing…
‘Kannada language, literature in danger’: KIKS Director Prof. N.M. Talwar at State-level Literature Workshop
January 21, 2019Mysuru: Both Kannada language and literature are in danger, said Kuvempu Institute of Kannada Studies (KIKS) Director Prof. Nilagiri M. Talwar. He was speaking after inaugurating the State-level Literature Workshop titled ‘Literature Studies, New Possibilities,’ organised by the Kannada Department of St. Joseph’s First Grade College at its premises, here recently. Earlier, when people heard…
Govt. bans film songs, dance during School Day events
January 21, 2019Bengaluru: The Department of Public Instructions has banned film songs and dance during Annual Day celebrations at both government and private schools from next academic year. Officials in the Department of Primary and Secondary Education told media persons that this decision was taken at a meeting recently and an order in this regard has also…
Hanur Temple Tragedy: Last patient discharged from Suyog Hospital
January 21, 2019Mysuru: Rukmini, the last patient who was admitted to Suyog Hospital of the city after Hanur taluk Sulwadi Temple Prasada Poisoning tragedy, was discharged from the hospital here this morning. Informing this to media persons at Pathrakartara Bhavan in city, Chairman of the Hospital Dr. S.P. Yoganna said that as many as 15 patients were…















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